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Defence Current Affairs 07 October 2025
Exercise Cold Start: Unified Drone Warfare Drill
In a significant development following Operation Sindoor, India’s Army, Navy, and Air Force are set to jointly participate in a large-scale drone and counter-drone warfare exercise, codenamed Exercise Cold Start.
The four-day exercise, to be conducted at Babina and Mhow military stations in Central India, marks a new era of inter-service collaboration in drone warfare operations. The event is being coordinated by the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) and aims to enhance joint capabilities in the emerging domain of unmanned and counter-unmanned technologies.
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, is expected to review the operations and assess the level of tri-service synergy achieved during the drill. The exercise underscores India’s increasing focus on preparing for modern warfare scenarios where drone and anti-drone tactics play a decisive role.
Andhra Pradesh Emerging as a Defence Manufacturing Powerhouse
Andhra Pradesh is fast positioning itself as a key player in India’s defence industrial growth. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has announced plans to set up an integrated weapons and propellant manufacturing complex near Donakonda in Prakasam district.
With an investment of around ₹1,200 crore, the upcoming facility is expected to generate over 1,600 employment opportunities — including 600 direct and 1,000 indirect jobs. The state government has already approved the allocation of 1,346.67 acres of land for the project, combining state-owned property and new acquisitions.
The Donakonda facility will have the capability to produce rocket motors capable of carrying payloads up to 1,000 tons, significantly strengthening India’s indigenous missile and propulsion system production.
This project builds upon the momentum created by Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) — a subsidiary of Bharat Forge — which is investing ₹2,400 crore to develop a cutting-edge defence equipment manufacturing unit in Madakasira, Sri Sathya Sai district. Together, these investments are transforming Andhra Pradesh into a central hub for India’s self-reliant defence ecosystem.
Paras Defence Subsidiary Secures Major Anti-Drone Contract
In another boost to India’s indigenous defence capabilities, Paras Anti-Drone Technologies, a subsidiary of Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd, has been awarded a ₹46.19 crore contract by the Ministry of Defence.
The agreement involves the supply of Advanced Anti-Drone Systems, incorporating sophisticated drone detection, jamming, and neutralisation technologies designed to counter aerial threats across multiple frequency bands. The project is scheduled for completion by March 2026.
This order reinforces the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen counter-drone defences at strategic installations and border regions. Additionally, Paras Defence has also secured an international order worth $3.8 million (approximately ₹34 crore) from Elbit Security Systems, Israel, for the supply of Electro-Optic systems, further expanding its global footprint.
Indian Navy’s Strategic Moves Near Turkey
The Indian Navy has stepped up its presence in the Eastern Mediterranean and South Caucasus, signalling a strategic realignment aimed at countering Turkey’s growing regional influence. The decision follows heightened tensions after Operation Sindoor, during which Turkey deployed a warship to Karachi in support of Pakistan.
Since then, Indian naval forces have maintained a steady operational presence near Turkish waters — a move interpreted as both a deterrent and a message of strategic resilience. Ankara’s continued support to Pakistan, including the supply of Bayraktar TB-2 drones and military training, has further strained bilateral relations.
Adding to the tension, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s repeated remarks on Kashmir at international forums, including the United Nations, have widened the diplomatic divide.
India, in turn, is deepening cooperation with Turkey’s regional rivals — particularly Greece and Cyprus. The Indian Navy has strengthened interoperability with the Hellenic Navy through multiple PASSEX drills, including joint exercises with INS Tamal in August 2025 and INS Trikand in September 2025. These operations focused on anti-submarine warfare, night boarding manoeuvres, and coordinated gunnery exercises.
Meanwhile, Cyprus, which continues to oppose Turkey’s occupation of its northern region, has become an important partner in India’s evolving Mediterranean strategy — reflecting a broader policy of proactive engagement and strategic balancing.
Review Questions
- What is the name of the upcoming tri-service drone and counter-drone
warfare?
A. Exercise Vayu Shakti
B. Exercise Cold Start
C. Exercise Trishul
D. Exercise Garuda
ANSWER: B - Where will the Exercise Cold Start be conducted?
A. Leh and Srinagar
B. Pune and Jaisalmer
C. Babina and Mhow
D. Gwalior and Pathankot
ANSWER: C - Which Indian Navy ship took part in PASSEX drills with the Hellenic Navy in
August 2025?
A. INS Vikrant
B. INS Kolkata
C. INS Tamal
D. INS Chennai
ANSWER: C - BDL will establish a weapons and propellant manufacturing unit in which
state?
A. Karnataka
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Telangana
ANSWER: B - Paras Anti-Drone Technologies received a ₹46.19 crore order from the MoD for
which purpose?
A. Manufacturing aircraft engines
B. Supplying missile components
C. Providing Advanced Anti-Drone Systems
D. Producing radar units
ANSWER: C - AMCA Stands For
A. Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft
B. Advanced Medium Cooperation Aircraft
C. Advanced Media Combat Aircraft
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A - Operation Safed Sagar Was Launched In
A. 1997
B. 1998
C. 1999
D. 2000
ANSWER: C - SCALP Missile Is Developed By
A. UK
B. France
C. Israel
D. USA
ANSWER: B - Range of Sagarika Missile Is
A. 500 km
B. 600 km
C. 700 km
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C - India Purchased Jaguar Fighter Aircraft from
A. USA
B. Sweden
C. France
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C - At Which Of The Following Places Is The Headquarters Of A Naval Command
NOT Located?
A. Mumbai
B. Goa
C. Kochi
D. Visakhapatnam
ANSWER: B - M61 Vulcan Is A
A. Six- barrelled Gatling gun
B. Heavy machine gun
C. Pistol
D. Rocket
ANSWER: A - Hq Of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Is At
A. USA
B. Sweden
C. France
D. Austria
ANSWER: D - Lusaka Is The Capital Of
A. Zambia
B. Venezuela
C. United Kingdom
D. Uganda
ANSWER: A - “’My Life, My Mission'” Book Is Written By
A. Baba Ramdev
B. Venkaiah Naidu
C. Meenakshi Lekhi
D. Dr. Bibek Debroy
ANSWER: A - Rashtriya Raksha University Is In
A. Gandhinagar
B. Mumbai
C. New Delhi
D. Chennai
ANSWER: A - The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Is A Project Of
A. Brazil
B. Russia
C. China
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C - Which Is Not A Member Of SAARC?
A. Afghanistan
B. Bangladesh
C. Bhutan
D. Madagascar
ANSWER: D - THAAD System Designed and Manufactured By
A. Lockheed Martin
B. Almaz – Antey
C. Raytheon
D. MBDA/ Eurosam
ANSWER: A - Indian Naval Academy Is In
A. Ezhimala
B. Mumbai
C. New Delhi
D. Chennai
ANSWER: A
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